H.A Lyssys Ranch Questions and Answers

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Buck Hunting FAQ's
Question: What is included in your Whitetail Deer package?
Our deer package is $4500.00 per man. It is a 2 or 3 night stay depending upon your arrival. It includes lodging, meals, guides and your whitetailed buck. There are no trophy fees.
Question: How are the hunts conducted?
Your guide will drive you to your blind before daylight and pick you up about 10:30 A.M. Around 3:00 in the afternoon, your guide will drive you to the same, or another blind and pick you up at dark. These are general guidelines and can be adjusted to suit your schedule.

Question: Is there a minimum caliber requirement?

Yes, at least a .270.

Question: May I use my black powder rifle?

No.

Question: May I hike around and look for deer?

No.

Question: May I shoot game from the truck?

No.

Question: Should I field dress the animal?

No, We will do that for you. If you want to field dress it yourself, you may do so back at the camp.

Question: What are the best dates for hunting big bucks?

The best dates are the available dates. If we could tell when the "Muy Grande" is going to walk out at a specific location, I'd be charging a LOT more for the packages!!! During the Full Moon phase deer tend to feed all night, but, a buck in rut is not your typical or predictable animal.

General Hunting FAQ's

Question: Do I need a hunting license

Yes, and the easiest way to obtain a license is by contacting Texas Parks & Wildlife at
1-800-792-1112 or go to the official
Texas Parks & Wildlife web site

Question: What kind of clothing should I pack?

Generally pack for cold or warm and rainy weather. Our weather can change dramatically in a matter of a few hours. So please be prepared!!

Question: What else should I bring?

A sighted in rifle, ammunition, flashlight, toothpaste, shampoo, razor, cold drinks, snacks and a camera with film.

Question: Do you have a rifle range?

Yes, we require everyone to recheck zero prior to their first outing.

Question: Are the meals you provide low fat / low cholesterol?

Not generally. However, if you will let us know your special dietary needs in advance, we will be happy to accommodate you.

Question: What dates does the hunting season cover?

White Tail Deer:
Archery ~ September 30 - October 29
General Season ~ November 4 - January 21
Special late Season ~ January 22 - February 4 (antlerless and spike bucks only)
Bag limit: 5 (no more than 3 bucks, all seasons combined)
Javelina ~ No closed season. Bag limit: 2 per license year
Quail ~ October 28 - February 25. Daily bag limit: 15 quail, Possession Limit: 45.
Dove ~ September 22 - November 12 and December 26 - January 12.
Daily bag limit: 12 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped (white-fronted) doves in the aggregate to include not more than two whitetips.
Possession Limit: Twice the daily bag limit.

Question: Do you give any group or corporate discount?

Yes, contact the Ranch for pricing and dates.

Question: Do you allow bow hunting?

Yes, we schedule those hunting dees, hog or javelina during the regular bow season.

Question: I shot an animal, but was unable to recover it. Do I still pay for it?

Yes. Any animal hit is viewed as a kill. However, we will use every method available to track and recover all wounded game.

Question: Do you take credit cards?

No.

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The H.A. Lyssy Ranch has been under strict game management program and proudly boasts of mature bucks with 18-24" wide spread.